THE LAOC DORM SHOPPING LIST
Before you start filling shopping carts, break everything down into categories.
SLEEP
- Mattress topper
- Mattress protector
- Two sets of sheets
- Comforter or duvet
- Pillows
- Extra blanket
BATHROOM
- Towels
- Shower caddy
- Shower shoes
- Toiletries
- Robe
- Toilet bag
LAUNDRY
- Laundry bag or basket
- Detergent
- Stain remover
- Hangers
DESK & STUDY
- Desk lamp
- Chargers
- Headphones
- Notebooks
- Pens
- Laptop essentials
STORAGE
- Under-bed boxes
- Drawer organizers
- Hangers
- Hooks, if your college permits them
EVERYDAY
- Water bottle
- Umbrella
- Small first-aid kit
- Basic cleaning supplies
- Trash bags
- Paper towels
- Reusable mug or cup
When going through your college shopping guide, remember not to purchase everything on the “college essentials” list blindly. Focus on what you genuinely know you'll need for your dorm essentials. You can always take advantage of student discounts to buy more items later if necessary.
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THE LAOC DORM SHOPPING LIST
L.A.'s Pick: Make it look good → Target
J's Pick: Just give me everything I need → DormCo
Budget Pick: Get me to college without bankrupting my parents → Walmart
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